I've been given a wonderful gift

[akgirl]

By reading Allen Carr's book I have been given the gift of complete knowlededge about AL.

I've read some other threads regarding his book and know that there are mixed reviews. But for me, I am nothing short of amazed. I had never thought of AL how I do now. I'm to the very end and feel brand new. I wish I had read this years ago.

25 years of drinking
10 years of drinking to excess
5 years of trying to stop
A lifetime of believing the LIE.....

5 days to read the book....5 days to quit

Its so weird because when I was drinking while reading the book it really made me analyze how AL tasted and how it made me feel. It truly does not taste good unless something is added. As for how I feel....I felt myself lose abilities. Motorskills start to fail, couldn't do simple tasks. I payed attention and FELT myself get drunk. I didn't like it....AT ALL.

I think what bothers me the most has been thinking how fooled we all have been. Television, movies....its everywhere and made to be so acceptable and thought to be fun...yeah right. Putting myself into a coma everynight is soooo fun. Normal drinker??? Like its ever normal to drink poison.

Anyways, I just wanted to pass this along. I'm sure his book has been discussed here many times and I won't go on and on about it, but I sure wish I had known about it a long time ago.

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Ak

[sick of being sick]

I've been given a wonderful gift

I have just started reading this book and it is truly AWESOME! Best of luck to you getting that poison out of your life!

[akgirl]

I've been given a wonderful gift

Thanks


Love your signature!!!

[Funny Girl]

I've been given a wonderful gift

I've never read this book - maybe I should find it for this weekend - we're supposed to have rain - it would be a good one to finish. Sounds very enlightening. . . .

[Chillgirl]

I've been given a wonderful gift

akgirl - I like you am such a huge fan of Allen Carr (God rest his soul). Yes pretty much the same pattern as you, drinking for 30 years, steadily getting worse over the last 10 and peaking with the worst 12 months ever in 2009! I had never tried to seriously quit before and read the book in Dec. I can totally relate to what you are saying about the taste of it. Latterly I was going through the motions and hating every single drunken moment.

I made up cards the size of business cards with loads of Allen Carr sayings on them and read them every day as well as carrying them around with me in my purse in case I had a monster attack.

Celebrated 70 days yesterday and no looking back.... i dont drink

[mama bear]

I've been given a wonderful gift

I read it to and loved it, but needed to come here as well.....

[looking for peace]

I've been given a wonderful gift

I feel the same way about Allen Carr's book. I used to think alcohol was some kind of reward or treat and the longer I would deprive myself of it the more desirable it became (forbidden fruit). I felt like in some way, no matter what my mood, it would make everything better. The truth is it doesn't. So now if I am upset about something and a thought comes in my head about "I could use a drink", I immediately say to myself... what's the point, it won't help anything, it will just make it worse in the morning. I'm starting to find, little by little, that I can deal with the struggles in my life without drinking. I haven't finished to book yet (rereading it slowly and carefully, highlighting alot) but it's already helped more than anything I have tried.

AK, I saw your post under the "What we are reading" section. How is your health now, did you redo your liver function tests? I hope things are looking up. Wishing you all the best.

[Anotherday]

I've been given a wonderful gift

Wow, I am going to order this book today! Thanks!

[tictak]

I've been given a wonderful gift

Not read the book but read the bit about alcohol not tasting nice,well ive iked the taste as far back as i can remember .... 8 or 9 i think

[papmom3]

I've been given a wonderful gift

I just ordered it to be held for me at my local Barnes and Noble.

[Boss.man]

I've been given a wonderful gift

Akgirl you are still my hero.

The answer to AL comes from inside. If a book triggers that answer, then it is the right book!

You, akgirl, were one of the people who inspired me. This forum helped wake up and give me understanding to change myself. You helped me recognize the reasons (family, community, associates) to get control over my drinking. I did that.

I'm nearing my year anniversary. I'm not AF, and not Mod either. I'm definitely in control now. I miss my favorite fluid. But not as much as I value my new time engaging in work, being present and positive in my relationships, and being a growing and learning person.

I wish I had a magic word to save everyone from the pain and struggle I went through drying out and gaining a post-alcohol world view. If this book is that message for you, I'm happy to recommend it.

[rubywillow]

I've been given a wonderful gift

AK, I've watched your struggle, as others have watched mine. The taste of AL (disgusting, till you're drunk), the feeling of drinking (out of control till drunk), the repercussions of drinking (horror, disgust, guilt, till drunk). For everyone there is a different catalyst to stop. But for everyone there is the same resulting feeling when it's accomplished, joyous power. Thank you for posting this!